Introduction
Audi driver Mike Rockenfeller has launched a series of virtual races under the banner "Race Home" #RaceHome, which will take place using the PlayStation 4 game featuring the fully electric Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo. The proceeds from this initiative will go to charity.
Participants and Competition
This competition brings together Audi enthusiasts and professional racing gamers once a week to race alongside Audi drivers from the German Touring Car Championship, including:
- Loïc Duval
- Jamie Green
- Nico Müller
- Robin Frijns
- René Rast
- Mike Rockenfeller
Comments from Mike Rockenfeller
The 2013 German Touring Car Champion stated: "Given the pause in real racing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, motorsport gaming has seen a significant surge in popularity." He added: "We will take our own approach to racing, as the Race Home initiative focuses on electric sports cars, aligning with Audi's vision to redefine mobility. We've chosen gaming platforms to reach a wider audience."
Compete with Audi Stars
Members of the PlayStation Network will have the chance to compete with Audi stars from the German Touring Car Championship through the "Race Home" #RaceHome initiative. Competitors can earn a spot on the racing schedule each week by creating and submitting a design for the Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo, in collaboration with the initiatives "Audi Together" #AudiTogether and "We Stay Home" #WeStayHome. The most creative design will win a spot in the competition.
Judging Panel
The judging panel consists of the six Audi drivers from the German Touring Car Championship.
Charitable Goals of the Initiative
The "Race Home" #RaceHome initiative aims to raise as many donations as possible for charitable projects related to motorsport. Rockenfeller noted: "There are many independent professionals in motorsport who have lost their income overnight and are currently struggling to make ends meet." For this reason, it will be possible to auction off spots on the racing schedule each week.
Live Race Streaming
All races from the "Race Home" #RaceHome charity initiative can be watched on the free live streaming channel at www.twitch.tv/visionrcco. The first race will take place on Tuesday, April 21, at 8 PM Central European Summer Time.
